Class A Lots in FL

[BigGuy82]

I'm pretty new to the forums, so if I'm in the wrong one to start this discussion, please let me know.

My wife and I are about to become 6 + 1ers from the great land of taxes, New York state. We've got a 40' Itasca Solei pusher and I'm looking to purchase a lot within a two hour radius from Miami where we have family. Ocean nearby is not a necessity but is preferred. The most important things are security and pleasant surroundings.

We've been all over the internet but it does get confusing because we really don't know the area, especially since lots range from 50K to 1m+. We are going down in July for the birth of our 6th grandchild and will have some time to scout lots at that time.

Does anyone have any suggestions for great locations with a good reputation where we can start? Any realtor/broker references? Better yet, anyone got anything for sale?

As I said, if this is in the wrong forum or I'm somehow off base, please let me know.

[67Cutlass]

Check out The Great Outdoors RV - Nature - Golf Resort.

Everything from $45+k RV sites to multi-million dollar homes with RV garages. All properties are RV related. TGO is huge! Tons of security and actiivities. Located near Titusville and Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center.

[BigGuy82]

w4phj wrote:
Ocean Resorts on A1A north of Ft. Pierce might be a good location for you. Ocean, private beach, marina, tennis, huge pool, and etc. This resort is a private co-op and not listed in any CG directory.

Disclaimer: I own there and my lot is NOT for sale.

Thanks for the info. Also, I see by your signature block that you have a '69 Road Runner. I bought a '69 GTX when I got back from 'Nam ... best damn car I ever owned. 440, 4 speed, posi - fast like a bullet. I still hate myself for selling it. I've got a 2003 'vette now, but I still miss that GTX ...

[BigGuy82]

w4phj wrote:
Ocean Resorts on A1A north of Ft. Pierce might be a good location for you. Ocean, private beach, marina, tennis, huge pool, and etc. This resort is a private co-op and not listed in any CG directory.

Disclaimer: I own there and my lot is NOT for sale.

Thanks for the info. Also, I see by your signature block that you have a '69 Road Runner. I bought a '69 GTX when I got back from 'Nam ... best damn car I ever owned. 440, 4 speed, posi - fast like a bullet. I still hate myself for selling it. I've got a 2003 'vette now, but I still miss that GTX ...

[w4phj]

Ocean Resorts on A1A north of Ft. Pierce might be a good location for you. Ocean, private beach, marina, tennis, huge pool, and etc. This resort is a private co-op and not listed in any CG directory.

Disclaimer: I own there and my lot is NOT for sale.

[two-niner]

I agree with trying the Gulf Coast anywhere south of Fort Myers. Life is way slower than driving I-95 down to Miami. Daughter lives in Fort Lauderdale.

Then again, it depends on your financial situation. Maybe renting an apartment in NY. You gotta downsize sometime.

You may first want to contact a Taxman!!

[JoeH]

FormerBoater wrote:

Stanmawyer wrote:
Check out Aztec RV Resort in the Ft Lauderdale area. Prices are quite varied, but the resort is very nice.

X2...it is inland in Margate, FL....but you would never know it as it is surrounded by canals, has 2 large swimming pools and many other amenities.

Monthly and annual rentals plus lots for sale.

Aztec is indeed very nice, but when we were there, we were the only English speaking people in the area where we were parked. Unlike Miami which is Spanish, Aztec is French. Nothing wrong with that, just a bit of a challenge. Time for a couple copies of Rosetta Stone !

[FormerBoater]

Stanmawyer wrote:
Check out Aztec RV Resort in the Ft Lauderdale area. Prices are quite varied, but the resort is very nice.

X2...it is inland in Margate, FL....but you would never know it as it is surrounded by canals, has 2 large swimming pools and many other amenities.

Monthly and annual rentals plus lots for sale.

[Bob_Shaw]

Big Guy, if you're not interested in being too close to the beach, I would suggest checking-out the Sebring/Avon Park area. There are a number of nice parks in the area and some will sell RV lots. Check-out Lake Bonnet Village, which is a coop where you pay about $30k to join (which you can sell when you leave) plus whatever someone wants for the lot.

Sebring is about 2-2 1/2 hours from Miami and central to many of the Florida attractions, about 1 1/2 hours south of Disney, and easy access to 4 cruise terminals (Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Canaveral, and Tampa).

We have a park model trailer in a small park called Lake Letta RV Park, which only rents sites and does not sell, but the lot rent is less than a lot of place' condo or maintenance fees. The park and area is surrounded by lakes, orange groves and cattle ranches, and there are a couple of Walmarts, Home Depot, Lowes and a mall within about 5-6 miles. Nothing fancy, but, a great place to spend the winter.

As a side note, I would definitely recommend renting for a year or so before you decide to buy. Your decision as to where to go, or whether to stay may change a lot in that time, and it's a lot easier to get out of a rental. JMHO

[xctraveler]

Escaping Rochester NY winter and taxes requires a bit more than 6+1. The winter is the easy part, we have stayed south of the snow line for 14 years. The taxes are another story. You might look into Escapees.com look for "becoming a Texan" which applies to Florida as well.

We have made the change of domicile from Rochester with legal advice and so long as you maintain the house in Rochester you need to do a lot of other things right to keep NY off your back. If you sell the house and let go of every other attachment to NY it is easier.

This is no help for finding a place in FL I know. We stay out of FL to the extent possible and spend our winters in the southwest.

[tropical36]

BigGuy82 wrote:
I'm pretty new to the forums, so if I'm in the wrong one to start this discussion, please let me know.

My wife and I are about to become 6 + 1ers from the great land of taxes, New York state. We've got a 40' Itasca Solei pusher and I'm looking to purchase a lot within a two hour radius from Miami where we have family. Ocean nearby is not a necessity but is preferred. The most important things are security and pleasant surroundings.

We've been all over the internet but it does get confusing because we really don't know the area, especially since lots range from 50K to 1m+. We are going down in July for the birth of our 6th grandchild and will have some time to scout lots at that time.

Does anyone have any suggestions for great locations with a good reputation where we can start? Any realtor/broker references? Better yet, anyone got anything for sale?

As I said, if this is in the wrong forum or I'm somehow off base, please let me know.

Well obviously I'm partial to the quiet waters and white sand of the Gulf Coast and the Naples area and it's still a pretty straight shot across Alligator Alley to the other coast. For the extreme high end RV resorts, Naples is the place to be. Bonita Springs is midway between Naples and Fort Myers and have some lesser, but nice RV Parks. So does Fort Myers and everyplace in Between. For lot ownership, there is a small, no frills park that I like in Bonita, off of Beach Rd and about a 1 1/2 miles from the beach... BB T Park... Reviews
For the first year, you might try this one on the Imperial River in Bonita and even though the RV lots are rented or leased, you could use it for a base to look around some. It's nice and pretty much has it all. It's also close to the interstate for quick access across the Alley to Lauderdale and Miami...IBE
Welcome to the forum and don't worry about which one you're on too much, as most with Class A's post here anyway. If you're too far off base, the moderators will move you for better responses, so no worries there.

[Steeljag]

Life is good Ivy, life is good!

[Ivylog]

Having grown up in WPB and now a snowbird there I'm familiar with most of the options. When you are down (are you taking the MH?) you need to check out VIR as it's the only game in WPB. The problem with WPB is there is too much to do and to many really good places to eat.:B

I-95 in Palm Beach county added two more lanes recently (each direction) and traffic is not a problem, even at rush hour. I figure 1.5 hours to the Port of Miami and usually make it in less than an hour.

VIR was developed decades ago when rigs were smaller so the lots are not as big as Aztec, but at half the price and having mature landscaping it's the best deal around and will exceed your expections. PM me with any questions.

This is how I spend the winter. I need to buy some more shorts and flip flops for next winter.


*PS: Wait six months before you register the RV in Fla or they will want sales tax again. After the first registration a two year tag will be $150 for the MH.
*PSS: There are plenty of motorcycles in the park and plenty of nice days to ride it once you unload it from the back of your PU.:W

[Stanmawyer]

Check out Aztec RV Resort in the Ft Lauderdale area. Prices are quite varied, but the resort is very nice.

[smacdiesel]

krivanj wrote:

If I was going south full time, your type setup would be ideal, but I'm still keeping the house in Rochester, NY. i've got to get away from the brutal winters and if I'm away more that 6 months, I don't have to pay the ridiculous income taxes levied in this state.

Thanks again.

The savings in taxes just might cover the price of the lot!! I like the way you think!;)